This is... "Choosing Sides: F1"
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🗓️ 28 July 2022
⏱️ 2 minutes
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What’s the deal with Formula 1 racing? Is it just a bunch of European adrenaline junkies with a death wish? And how does it differ from something like the American-based NASCAR or IndyCar series? In reality, there’s way more to it. F1 combines some of the world’s great engineering feats, drivers with the athleticism of Olympians, and a captivating billionaire's playground. But while there’s never a dull moment in this sport, how do you even get started as a viewer? Comedian Michael Kosta (The Daily Show) is here to do all of that heavy lifting for you. Each week, F1 expert-in-residence Lily Herman will take him — and you — on a different team’s journey, all in the hopes of figuring out who’s worthy of his — and your — support. From Sports Illustrated Studios and iHeart Media, this is Choosing Sides: F1.
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| 0:00.0 | It is the best, the elite of motorsport, the thing that everyone is aiming for. |
| 0:06.0 | The stakes are so incredibly high. |
| 0:08.0 | If it doesn't scare you, then it's not big enough. |
| 0:11.0 | From iHeartRadio and Sports Illustrated Studios, this is Choosing Sides. |
| 0:19.0 | F1 |
| 0:21.3 | Wow |
| 0:23.2 | Formula One is |
| 0:27.2 | Formula One is much more than a car race |
| 0:32.7 | It merges together man and machine |
| 0:34.4 | In a rich people's playground |
| 0:35.9 | Where the line between life and death |
| 0:38.1 | is razor thin. Whoa, this is off to a dramatic start. I'm selling it, right? Putting aside |
| 0:44.3 | all of the theatrics, Formula One has captivated billions of people worldwide over the past 72 years. |
| 0:51.0 | However, it's only now gaining a serious foothold in the States. But even if you've |
| 0:55.1 | already started watching F1, you might still be missing the nuances, the history, and the teams. |
| 1:00.3 | I ask you this, do you even have a favorite driver? That's where we come in. I'm Willie Herman, |
| 1:05.7 | a walking pop culture encyclopedia and Formula One expert. And I'm Michael Costa, comedian, former pro tennis player, current Daily Show correspondent, |
| 1:14.7 | and I'm just going to be honest here, I have not seen five seconds of a Formula One race. |
| 1:20.0 | Lily, what the heck am I doing here? |
| 1:21.6 | Well, you're in the right place, Michael, because by the time we're done here, |
| 1:24.7 | you'll not only be an F1 whiz, but you'll be ready to declare your loyalty to a team and a driver. Who are these drivers? Rich kids. I'm very interested in the steering. Is it just men? When they say box, does that mean pit? Daddy issues. Daddy issues galore. Yeah. We'll get into the rules, technology, and on-track rivalry. Yeah, shut up. |
| 1:49.0 | But we'll also get into the salacious stories you need to know to truly understand the sport. |
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